Oskaloosa Elementary Hosts Governor Kim Reynolds for Regional Education Roundtable
Oskaloosa Student Ambassadors took Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds on a tour of the Oskaloosa Elementary School. (photo by Reed Peterson, Oskaloosa High School Student)
Students, teachers, and leadership from the Oskaloosa Community Schools welcomed the governor as she conferenced with superintendents from Centerville, Clarke, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa, Pekin, and Pleasantville. State Representative Helena Hayes accompanied the governor on the visit.
The event was an opportunity to foster discussions and partnerships that enhance educational opportunities for students across the region and discuss the executive branch’s legislative priorities. After the meeting, the governor was led by Oskaloosa Elementary ambassadors to experience the vision culture that’s allowing Oskaloosa Schools to succeed. Gov. Reynolds also visited two classrooms to experience English language arts and phonics curriculum in action.
At the conclusion of the tour, the Oskaloosa FFA president presented the governor with a wood-engraved plaque with her photo and the mission statement of Oskaloosa Schools on it.
Oskaloosa Schools Superintendent Mike Fisher stated, “Osky Schools was honored to be asked on Friday to host a tour and legislative roundtable for Governor Kim Reynolds. We had the privilege of hosting the Governor and her team on Monday morning at the Elementary School. During this time, she hosted a legislative roundtable with several area superintendents where she explained and took input on her current educational priorities. This included discussion about elementary literacy, work based learning, school safety, AEA’s, and teacher pay. I know we were all thankful we could share our feedback to her. The Governor then had the opportunity to tour our school with our student ambassadors and see the amazing work of our learning and vision culture in action. We were also thankful to our elementary school staff and students who took their time to set up our visit and show how Osky continues to build leaders.”
